How do you know when it is safe to switch lane when driving?

I just started driving not long ago. this morning I was driving to school, i turned on the signal to let the driver of another lane know that i was going to change lane. he was far away, so i thought it was safe to switch but by the time i got to his lane he was tailgating me. i thought he already saw my signal, but he was still speeding and did not slow down. i'm a young driver and i'm scared something bad will happen. How do you know when it is safe to switch lane when driving?
You'll find that some drivers that don't take kindly to others cutting in front of them for any reason, especially if you're going to interrupt their travel again by slowing down to make a turn. On city streets, the best way is to make sure you make your move well in advance of when you want to turn; use the turn indicators at least 5 seconds before you start to change lanes; give quick head turns so the driver in the next lane can see what you're trying to do and not assume that you forgot to shut off the turn indicator; use hand signals when possible in addition to the electric indicator then give a friendly wave after you make the change. Most drivers will gladly let you move over. Plan ahead and take your time.



All the bestHow do you know when it is safe to switch lane when driving?
Basically you can only change lanes when it safe to do so and when it will not result in another driver having to change direction or slow down.



If the car was in your rear view mirror you have to be able to judge its speed and see if you can pull out in front of it without it having to slow.



Just because you put your indicators on doesn't matter simply because all that does is signify an intent. It does not mean the other car has to let you pull out.



It will come with practice, but it is better to be a bit hesitant than have a car ram into the back or side of you.
You need to be able to judge the speed of the car in the lane you're merging into. It sounds like this other driver was approaching you very quickly. You cannot expect drivers to slow down because you've put your turn signal on. It's your responsibility to match the speed of the lane you're merging into. If the car is going much faster than you or approaching very quickly, it's best to wait and let them go by.



It's often a good idea to speed up a little bit when merging, no matter--unless you're tailgating the person in front of you or you're merging into tight traffic.



You should have either merged a little faster or let that driver go by before you merged. This is something you will learn to judge as you continue to drive.
A. Make sure there's no one next to you (that's obvious).



B. Always watch your rearview mirror to make sure there's no cars approaching at a faster speed. Make it a habit to start checking your mirrors a mile or so before you have to switch lanes. Don't wait until the last minute. This way you'll be more aware of what's going on around you and you won't run the risk of cutting in front of someone who's going a lot faster than you (which is possibly what happened to you this morning).



C. And lastly don't rely on your mirrors 100%. Always glance over your shoulder before you change lanes because you have a blind spot right next to your car that the mirrors can't see.
I am assuming that you got over to the left which is the passing/fast lane of most roadways. The way that I think of it is your signal when switching lanes is to tell the people behind and in front of you that you are getting over, not necessarily the person in the lane that you are getting into, you need to make sure that you are going to be able to accelerate to the correct speed of that lane before they reach you.
if you turned on your signal while you could still see him in your rear view mirror then i think you made a safe turn.that's assuming you didn't wait too long for him to catch up with you.

having driven for many years i know sometimes drivers turn their blinker and never turn.

he may also just be one of those jerks who don't pay attention while driving. you will learn with practice how to react to avoid an accident.

you cannot control what the other driver does so you have to drive defensively.be aware of your surroundings but don't be obsessed.that'll make a nervous wreck out of yourself.

accidents are going to happen sometimes avoidable and sometimes not.


You misjudged the distance he was away (common mistake) make sure you merge at the proper speed and don't assume anything%26lt;%26lt;
Never assume !!!!!!



Turn you signal on, check your mirrors and glance back quickly and if all is clear then change lanes.
please let me know when your out on the road so i wont